South Shore Chamber Announces Peter Tedeschi as Chair of the South Shore Economic Development Corp

ROCKLAND, Mass. - June 21, 2021 - PRLog -- The South Shore Economic Development Corporation has elected Peter Tedeschi as its new Chairman.  The Development Corporation is part of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce (www.southshorechamber.org (http://www.southshorechamber.org0/)) and leads the regional economic strategy, South Shore 2030.

Tedeschi brings extensive business and finance expertise to his role. He began his career as the founder of a computer company on the South Shore which he grew to three locations.  In 1992 he became Vice President at Wellington Management and then served as Senior Vice President and Director of Operations for Putnam Investments.  In 2008 his family asked him to join the family business, Tedeschi Food Shops Inc, where he served as President and CEO until the business was sold in 2015.

A lifelong resident of the South Shore, Tedeschi serves on the board of Lil' Drug Store Products and  serves locally on the executive board for Friendship Home, Inc. and the North and South Rivers Watershed Association's advisory council.

"I had the pleasure of being involved with the chamber in the past and I welcome this new role and the opportunity to work with the great business leaders in the region," said Tedeschi. "Under Peter Forman's leadership the chamber is looking toward the future and attracting the kind of businesses and jobs that will enhance and blend in with who we are on the South Shore. We are in a unique position to attract the next generation to live, work and play here."

"Peter has the experience and the vision of success for our region and will work tirelessly to make it a reality," said Peter Forman, President and CEO of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. "As a businessman and business owner he understands the need to have the infrastructure, workforce, support and housing in place for our businesses to have the opportunity to grow here."

About the South Shore Chamber of Commerce

The South Shore Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit association of businesses representing 25 communities south of Boston. Funded by members and partners businesses for 120 years, the Chamber's mission is to cultivate a stronger South Shore economy by encouraging a robust and diverse business climate; and by supporting the local communities we represent.

The South Shore Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization in the region and holds a 5-star accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  They are a member-driven, business and community focused association that brings people together to build a vibrant business climate and continuous economic growth.   Members range in size from major international corporations headquartered on the South Shore to small local firms and sole proprietorships. To Join the Chamber or for additional information, please visit www.southshorechamber.org or call 781-421-3900.